And the winner is…..

A big thank-you to all who decided to participate and share a little bit about themselves for the contest. I truly enjoyed reading everyone’s stories and learning more about my readers! Before I announce the winner, it’s my turn to share.

I was a bit fickle as a child, and had numerous stuffed animals, who fell in and out of favor weekly. However, some of my fondest memories, and one of my more constant companions was a Holly Hobbie doll, clad in her tradmark patchwork dress and bonnet. She was often  my nighttime companion, and helped ward off the things that go bump in the night, along with my nightlight.

And, by random drawing, the winner is…Theresa!
I do hope you’ll share what you create.

Sneak Peek: Interstial Arts Foundation Auction

Just a teeny peek at what’s going on with my contribution to the Interstitial Arts Foundation auction–my take on an interstitial tale titled “The War Between Heaven and Hell Wallpaper” by Jeffery Ford. I’ll post final photos when it arrives safely in the hands of the auction manager.

Tuesday Tunes: Moby

From his latest album:

And classic Moby:

Cured!

As mentioned in a previous post, I recently broke out my packet of Puppen fimo and created a goblin/gryphon head–”Groblin” if you will. Last night, I got around to baking it with these results (as you can see, I decided to give him a neck….a decidedly scrawny one, but he was feeling somewhat adrift. Now I think he resembles the grumpy Sam the Eagle from the Muppet Show, but hey, I’m a child of the 80’s anyway):

Fimo recommends baking at 230 F for 30 minutes, but because my apartment oven is so wonky, I ended up baking him at 250 for 20 minutes. Thankfully he didn’t burn at all, not even the eartips. I tend to have problems with extremities when baking Super Sculpey, so finding the piece scorch-free was a relief. The details softened up somewhat, and a slight translucency can be seen, but overall, I’m very pleased with the results. This material feels much more comfortable to work with…less squishy and temperamental than Super Sculpey. Now…onto to trying heat-set paints!

Tuesday Tunes: Loreena McKennitt

Work-in-Progress

Sea Swap Sneek Peek

A sneak peek of my Sea Swap creation, to be finished soon!

Tuesday Tunes: Leftfield

Going to take this in a different this direction this week, with some trip-hop, techno sounds of Leftfield.

Tuesday Tunes: Emilie Simon

A wonderfully animated video for a catchy tune by this French songstress.

Tuesday Tunes: Blind Divine

Blind Divine is a collaboration between Vocalist/Designer Paula Catherine Valencia and painter/composer Daniel Martin Diaz. Haunting and ethereal, I highly recommend their album “Music for Unmade Movies Vol. 1″ if you’re looking for an album to spend a hour or so getting lost in.